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Summary

Expert Reviews 2 of 2

By Cars.com Staff

Cars.com National

April 11, 2013

Vehicle Overview

The five-seat LaCrosse full-size sedan sees a number of updates for the 2014 model year. Exterior styling tweaks modestly alter the sedan's appearance while the interior gets new seats and revised dashboard controls with a simpler interface. New electronic safety aids are also available. Powertrain choices include a mild-hybrid four-cylinder powertrain or an available V-6 engine. Competitors include the Acura TL and Lexus ES 350, and the 2014 LaCrosse hits dealerships in summer 2013.

ExteriorExterior styling changes are concentrated on the front and rear of the 2014 LaCrosse. The headlights and grille are a little bolder, and all LaCrosse models have active grille shutters that close at highway speeds to improve aerodynamics. The taillights are now more closely tied to the trunklid styling. Otherwise, the sedan still retains the general appearance of its predecessor. Exterior features include:

Standard 17-inch alloy wheels; 18-, 19- or 20-inch wheels available

Available bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights with LED daytime running lights

LED taillights

InteriorMuch like its smaller sibling, the Regal, the LaCrosse's updates for the 2014 model year address the car's worst issues. Specifically, the center controls for the audio and climate systems have an all-new layout that's easier to understand and does away with the similarly shaped tile buttons that made the old LaCrosse's dashboard controls more difficult to use than they needed to be. Interior features include:

Under the HoodThe LaCrosse comes standard with a mild-hybrid drivetrain that consists of a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor/generator powered by a lithium-ion battery pack and a six-speed automatic transmission. Total output is 182 horsepower. Also available is a 304-hp, 3.6-liter V-6, which also works with a six-speed automatic. Mechanical features include:

Both engines run on regular gas, and the V-6 can also use E85 ethanol

Front- or all-wheel drive

Available adaptive suspension

SafetyStandard safety features include eight airbags, an electronic stability system, traction control and antilock brakes. Available safety features include:

Blind spot warning

Lane departure warning

Forward-collision warning, with available automatic braking

Rear cross-traffic alert

Backup camera

Lane Change Alert, which warns of distant but fast-approaching cars in the next lane

Safety Alert Seat, which works with the safety systems to warn the driver by pulsing the seat cushion